Yusuf Buhari's Marriage: Committee of 145 People Formed to Oversee Wedding Ceremony

Yusuf Buhari's Marriage: Committee of 145 People Formed to Oversee Wedding Ceremony

  • According to a report, a committee of more than 100 people has been appointed for the marriage of President Buhari's son, Yusuf
  • The father of the bride-to-be Princess Zahra, Emir of Bichi, has issued a statement confirming this
  • Also, the Emir of Bichi will be crowned after the marriage of Yusuf Buhari and Zahra Ado-Bayero

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Preparations for the marriage of Yusuf, son of President Muhammadu Buhari, to the daughter of the Emir of Bichi, Princess Zahra Ado-Bayero, on August 20, 2021, have been completed.

Bichi Kingdom spokesman Lurwanu Malikawa, in a statement on Saturday, said the Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasir Ado-Bayero, had inaugurated a 145-member committee to facilitate the wedding without any problems.

Committee coordinating Yusuf Buhari's wedding.
Kingdom of Bichi | Photo: bbc.com/Hausa
Source: UGC

According to the statement, Bagwai District Commissioner Nura Ahmad (Madaki Bichi) will chair the committee, with Abba Waziri (Falakin Bichi) as its secretary.

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While inaugurating the committee, the king, who was represented by Madakin Bichi, instructed its members to use their experience to ensure the success of the wedding.

Date of engagement and coronation date

According to the statement, the committee will also organise the coronation of the Emir of Bichi, as well as the coronation and the presentation of staff of office by Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.

The announcement also disclosed that the wedding will be held on August 20 and the appointment is scheduled for August 21 at the Emir of Bichi palace.

Yusuf reportedly met Zahra in the UK, where they were studying for a bachelor's degree, Punch reports.

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Photos of Yusuf Buhari and Princess Zahra.
A 145-person committee has been formed to oversee the marriage ceremony of Yusuf and Zahra. Photo credit: @africa_global_news, @maestromedia_online
Source: Instagram

Yusuf Buhari, the Talban Daura

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Yusuf Buhari has been turbaned the Talban Daura, a top traditional position in Daura Emirate of Katsina state.

Presidential aide, Garba Shehu, announced the good news in a Facebook post on Tuesday, July 20.

He shared a photo of himself, Yusuf, and Musa Daura, which had the caption:

“With Yusuf Buhari, just named Talban Daura and Musa Daura, the Dan Madamin Daura.”

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Kumashe Yaakugh Kumashe Yaakugh is a lifestyle journalist with over five years of working experience at Legit.ng. She graduated from Benue State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication in 2013. In 2022, she received the award for' Excellence in Fashion Reporting'. Kumashe Yaakugh is the author of 'While She Slept'. Email: caroline.yaakugh@corp.legit.ng